17204. URBAN DEVELOPMENT OF MEXICO CITY. This paper presents an overview and analysis of Mexico City’s history and urban development. The history and evolution of Mexico City’s historic center and subsequent suburbanization and sprawl in the 20th century is described and analyzed. The first section of the paper presents a summary overview of contemporary Mexico City, including information about the city’s geography, size, and major subdivisions. The second section traces the history of Mexico City’s development through the 19th century and into the first part of the 20th century, ending with the 1910 Mexican Revolution. The third section describes the city’s development in the 20th century, considering the major milestones and influences on that development. A concluding section briefly looks at Mexico City’s future. Keywords: urban development Mexico history suburbs. 18 pages, 69 footnotes in text, 26 bibliographic sources.